Analysis of Impacts of a Clean Energy Standard
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October 20, 2011Letter to FAA Administrator Babbitt regarding the release of a GAO report on composite built aircraft
The letter to FAA Administrator Babbitt is from Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking Member, House Committee on Science, Space & Technology, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight and Mr. Jerry Costello, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. … Continue Reading
October 13, 2011Ranking Member Johnson's Letter to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction
The Honorable Jeb Hensarling Co-Chairman Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction 129 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Patty Murray Co-Chairman Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction 448 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Hensarling and Chairman Murray, The Budget Control Act of 2011 [Public Law 112-25] included a provision stating that Committees could provide recommendations to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. The Chairman … Continue Reading
August 16, 2011Bingaman CES Letter
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July 22, 2011Hall CES Letter
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October 08, 2010Letter to House Appropriators regarding NASA Authorization
October 8, 2010 The Hon. David Obey The Hon. Jerry Lewis Chairman Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations Committee on Appropriations H218 Capitol H218 Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515 The Hon. Alan B. … Continue Reading
October 08, 2010Letter to Senate Appropriators regarding NASA Authorization
October 8, 2010 S-128 Capitol S-128 Capitol Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 Last week the House passed S. 3729, the NASA Authorization Act of 2010. Consideration of the Senate bill, and subsequent passage, was necessary to help provide a degree of certainty, … Continue Reading
September 03, 2010Response to a letter expressing concern about NASA's future
September 3, 1010 Thank you for the letter delivered to me earlier this week that you added your name to regarding the future of NASA. I read this letter closely, and I appreciate your time and interest. I agree with you that NASA is a critical component of American economic competitiveness. The Committee on Science and Technology has championed … Continue Reading
March 19, 2010Aerospace Response to Questions Regarding Support to the Review of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee
March 19, 2010 The Honorable Gabrielle Giffords Chairwoman Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics Committee on Science and Technology 2320 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Madam Chairwoman, The Aerospace Corporation is pleased to submit responses to questions from the Committee on Science and Technology regarding our support to the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee (the Committee.) Read the complete letter from Aerospace … Continue Reading
March 18, 2010Miller letter to EPA regarding assessing the areas of contamination at Camp LeJeune
March 18, 2010 Lisa Jackson, Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Dear Administrator Jackson: In 1982, a Draft Initial Assessment Study of the potable water wells at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina indicated that there was sufficient evidence to suspect that the installation was contaminated and a confirmation study was … Continue Reading
March 09, 2010Miller letter to Secretary Ray Mabus regarding ATSDR’s role in assessing the health effects from exposure to toxic substances at Camp LeJeune
March 9, 2010 Ray Mabus, Secretary U.S. Department of the Navy 1200 Navy Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20350-1200 Dear Secretary Mabus: For the past two years, the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee has been reviewing scientific studies on the human health effects of toxic exposures conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). This review has included a continuing evaluation of ATSDR's role in assessing the health effects to … Continue Reading
March 09, 2010Miller letter to Bradley Mallory of Michael Baker Corporation regarding risk assessment and cleanup of contamination at Camp LeJeune
March 9, 2010 Bradley Mallory, President Michael Baker Corporation Airside Business Park 200 Airside Dr. Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108 Dear Mr. Mallory: It is our understanding thatyour company was involved in the risk assessment and clean-up of contamination from the Hadnot Point fuel farm at the Marine base at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina.[1] The fuel tanks had been leaking for decades, and some of the contaminants had reached the drinking water supply … Continue Reading
March 08, 2010Miller letter to Secretary Napolitano regarding DHS’s knowledge of helium-3 shortage and status of search for potential substitutes
March 8, 2010 The Honorable Janet NapolitanoSecretaryU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityWashington D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Napolitano: Late last year, Dr. William Hagan, acting director of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) testified at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight that the demand for helium-3, an essential … Continue Reading
March 08, 2010Miller letter to Secretary Chu regarding DOE’s knowledge of helium-3 shortage and status of search for potential substitutes
March 8, 2010 The Honorable Steven ChuSecretaryU.S. Department of Energy1000 Independence Ave., S.W.Washington D.C. 20585 Dear Secretary Chu: Helium-3 has been a critical component in radiation detection monitors and is also essential for cryogenic research, in medical applications and for uses in the oil and gas industry. Since the 9/11 attacks, the demand for helium-3 has increased … Continue Reading
January 13, 2010Scholarly Publishing Roundtable Releases a Report
January 12, 2010 The Honorable Barton Jennings Gordon Chairman Committee on Science and Technology U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn House Office Building 2306 Washington, DC 20515-4206 Dear Chairman Gordon: I am pleased to present the report of the Scholarly Publishing Roundtable. This report is the product of the process that the House Science and Technology Committee initiated under your leadership last June to bring together the full range of stakeholders involved in scholarly … Continue Reading
November 23, 2009Miller letter to Secretary Napolitano regarding shortage of helium-3 and radiation detection devices
November 20, 2009 The Honorable Janet Napolitano Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Napolitano: Earlier this week, at a hearing by the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, the Subcommittee members learned that the Department's three-year attempt to install a new generation of radiation detection monitors at the nation's ports and borders was indefinitely on hold because of a dire shortage of helium-3. According to … Continue Reading
November 23, 2009Miller letter to GAO requesting investigation into supply of helium-3, and its impact on radiation detection devices
November 20, 2009 Mr. Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20548 Dear Mr. Dodaro: The committee has recently become aware of a looming shortage of the gas helium-3 (He-3). This gas has a number of applications in private industry; it is used in well logging devices in the oil and gas industry, in MRI and other imaging technology in medical diagnostics, and in basic science research projects in … Continue Reading
November 23, 2009Miller letter to President Obama regarding shortage of helium-3 and radiation detection devices
November 20, 2009 President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Obama: In a hearing earlier this week, officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) informed the Subcommittee that a shortage of helium-3 (He-3) has put on hold all installations of radiation portal monitors that are used to detect special nuclear material at the nation's ports and borders, internationally in the Energy … Continue Reading
August 03, 2009Miller Letter to Mayor Fenty Regarding the Lead-in-Water Crisis in Washington, D.C.
August 3, 2009 Mayor Adrian M. Fenty Executive Office of the Mayor Government of the District of Columbia 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 316 Washington, D.C. 20004 Dear Mayor Fenty: The Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight is investigating several issues related to the 2003-2004 lead in water crisis in Washington, D.C. We have been particularly interested in the role played by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You may recall that The Washington … Continue Reading
August 03, 2009Miller Letter to HHS Secretary Sebelius Regarding the Lead-in-Water Crisis in Washington, D.C.
August 3, 2009 Secretary Kathleen Sebelius U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Sebelius: The Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight is investigating several issues related to the 2003-2004 lead in water crisis in Washington, D.C. We have been particularly interested in the role played by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I previously sent letters requesting … Continue Reading